Lancome Vernis Absolu Nail Polish in Rouge Ombre

Lacnome Vernis Absolu nail polish in Rouge Ombre

Look of the Day

Hey everyone!  I wanted to show you my makeup that I did for my eyes today.  I really like it and I plan to wear this look a lot (with variations of course!) in the coming months.

Here are the products I used:

MAC eyeshadow in Sketch on outer corners

Ten eyeshadow in Suede on inner corners of eyes

Sephora eyeshadow in Aspen Summit, lightly on tear duct

Lancome Hypnose Mascara

Lancome RÉNERGIE MICROLIFT R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen

According to Sephora, RÉNERGIE MICROLIFT R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen:

Inspired by the latest lifting techniques, Lancôme invents a non-surgical face lift with R.A.R.E.™ technology - re-bundling and repositioning effect.

Breakthrough oligopeptide doubles protein links to re-bundle collagen*. Skin appears lifted and firmed. 25,000 microlifts** immediately smooth wrinkles.
After 4 weeks see the repositioning effect: lifted brows, firmed cheeks, tightened jawline. Face visibly recovers its natural contours and looks years younger.

* In vitro test shows increase in Lumican (protein links) multiplied by up to 2.15.
** On average, women ages 40-55 have over 25,000 micro points on the face. Rénergie    Microlift R.A.R.E.™ targets these points to tighten, lift and firm skin.

Now, I received a sample size version (0.5 oz.) of this lotion/sunscreen as part of a gift.  Even though I received a smaller size, it is lasting me a long time. 

Please note, that personally I am in no way needing a facelift or help with wrinkles (yet).  But, I do enjoy a good moisturizer that has sunscreen in it that makes me feel good when I put it on in the morning as opposed to greasy, icky sunscreens that make me feel bad all day.  So I will review this cream from that mindset.

Pros - smells great (soft, delicate and slightly floral), makes my skin feel soft and smooth after it soaks in a bit, SPF 15 (sunscreen is a must everyday!), a little goes a long way (but don't skimp on sunscreen, you could even mix a bit of this with an alternate sunscreen if you wanted), great for preventative skin care.

Cons - Expensive ($80 for 1.7 oz. at Sephora - see if you can get a sample before you buy!)

Overall, I love this cream.  It feels great and I look forward to using it more!

Disclaimer: I received this product as a gift.

Lancome Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss Swatches & Review

Lancome Juicy Tubes Jelly Lip Gloss in Magic Spell (left) and

Lancome Juicy Tubes Smoothie Lip Gloss in Simmer (right).

These glosses come in easy to use, portable squeeze tubes and that's really nice and all but I am really not liking the consistency of these glosses.  I find both of them to be tacky, sticky and grainy feeling on my lips.  Both of them leave my lips shiny (as Lancome claims for them to do) but I always want to wipe these off after I put them on.  I find these glosses to have a slightly sweet scent but hardly any taste. 

Pros - Portable, convenient to carry, give shine to the lips, have a slight shimmer which can be nice.

Cons - Sticky, tacky and grainy feeling; sheer color (don't reach for these if you want intense pigmentation), expensive ($18 at Sephora).

In my opinion, definitely seek out another kind of lip gloss.  And for that matter, what are your favorite lip glosses?  I would love to hear some suggestions.

Disclaimer:  I received these glosses as a gift.

'Lancome Le Stylo Waterproof - Long Lasting Eyeliner' Swatch & Review

A swatch that shows this Lancome eyeliner smudged out (top) and a bolder swatch (bottom)

I have been using Lancome Le Stylo Waterproof - Long Lasting Eyeliner off and on for the past few weeks.  It's not a bad eyeliner but it definitely isn't great either, it doesn't do what it claims.  I find it to be smudgy and it doesn't last all day.  The color is nice and bold when you first apply it but I find it fades to more of a gray/black after a few hours.  Personally, I like waterproof eyeliners that are an inky, deep black and do not budge for the entire day!

Pros - Eyeliner/smudger in one, self sharpening, attractive casing with caps for the eyeliner and smudger part.

Cons - Expensive ($24.50 at Sephora - look for better deals!), smudges easily throughout the day, not a true black after a few hours, fades from the lids even with a primer on.

Overall, save your money any don't splurge on this eyeliner.  There are way better options out there.

Have you tried this eyeliner?  What is your favorite eyeliner?

Disclaimer:  I received this eyeliner as a gift.